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Mayflower Compact
The first governing document of Plymouth County, the Mayflower Compact was written by the colonists (also known as the pilgrims) who came to America on the Mayflower seeking religious freedom.
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What was the date that the Mayflower Compact was signed?
The Mayflower Compact was signed on November 11, 1620.
How did the Mayflower compact influence the US government?
The Mayflower compact showed the framers of the constitution that they had to provide for the common good of the people.
What was the impact of the Mayflower Compact?
It was the first legal document in America. It is the foundation of how our government is set up today. It is what our constitution is based upon. Or at least I think that's right...haha, dokken was here :)
Specifically who was involved in the Mayflower Compact?
All the male Seperatists a.ka. the Pilgrims that survived the voyage over to America on the Mayflower. What it was basically a pact for when they finally landed they would cooperate with each other to form a working government.
A civil body politic means that they wanted to establish a government for their colony. They already knew what religion they were going to establish, but in order for all to live peacefully, they wanted to establish a government that would be accepted by all and all would agree to the rules and regulations of the civil authorities.
Did any females sign the Mayflower Compact?
No, I do not think so. I looked at a website that contains a list of people who signed the Mayflower Compact. All of them were men. Here is the link if you want to check it out.http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0101029.html
What is the first sentence written in the Mayflower Compact?
We, whose names are underwritten,... hhaving undertaken for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and the honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia,............................
What date did the pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact?
November 11, 1620. By 41 out of the 102 passengers.
Why is the Mayflower Compact such a unique document?
it was such a unique document because it was the 1st document recognizing self government
What is the difference between the Mayflower Compact and the house of burgesses?
The Mayflower Compact was one of the first to have a declaration of democracy to permanent settle in New England and the House of Burgesses was the first to legislate and make laws.
Why is the Mayflower Compact an important concept of a democratic society?
The Mayflower Compact, written in 1620, offered fair and equal laws for the good of the settlement, and will of the majority.
Who was king of England and Ireland when the Mayflower compact was written?
The king when the Compact was signed was James Stuart, James I of England and Ireland and James VII of Scotland.
expresses the importance of self gov't
Why did the Plymouth colonists write the Mayflower Compact?
because of soulja boy and chief keef beefing all the time
